iShares Gold Trust

Calculated from end-of-day closing prices. They describe how this fund has already traded, not what it will do next, and are information only — not advice.

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Fees & expenses

Category

Gold

Asset class

Commodity

Strategy

Passive

Commodity

Gold

Issuer

BlackRock Fund Advisors

Branding

iShares

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Frequently asked questions

What is IAU's expense ratio?

iShares Gold Trust charges a net expense ratio of 0.250%.

How large is iShares Gold Trust?

IAU holds $60.01B in assets under management.

What index does IAU track?

iShares Gold Trust tracks LBMA Gold Price PM as its primary benchmark.

When did IAU launch?

iShares Gold Trust launched on January 21, 2005.

What currency does IAU trade in?

IAU trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

News & analysis on IAU

Markets

Gold Price Falls Below $4,000 for Second Time Since November 2025

Gold prices fell below $4,000 per ounce on October 23, 2026, reaching intraday lows of $3,975.23 as investors reassess positions amid rising interest rates and a stronger US dollar. For GCC investors, the pullback highlights opportunities in gold ETFs including Saudi Arabia's Albilad Gold ETF.

October 26, 2026

Markets

Gold Falls to a 7-Week Low: What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Gold ETFs

Gold fell to its lowest level in seven weeks on September 28, dropping 4% to $4,110.55 an ounce as rising U.S. Treasury yields and stronger dollar weighed on the metal.

September 30, 2026

Markets

Gold ETP Flows Surge as Investors Rebuild Bullion Exposure

European gold exchange-traded products attracted over $5 billion in the first three weeks of August, extending a rebound from July. Global gold ETF assets reached $530 billion with year-to-date inflows of $11 billion.

September 4, 2026

ETF Education

Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold

Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.

September 1, 2026

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